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Weekly Photo Challenge: Escape

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This was a long day spent trying to escape from our escape… They call it Shallow Bay for a reason!

A windstorm our last night camping blew both boats up on the beach.
A windstorm our last night camping blew both boats up on the beach.
Three kids waiting for the tide to come in.
Three kids waiting for the tide to come in.
The first visit from Vessle Assist
The first visit from Vessel Assist
Seven adults, three kids and one dog bring a lot of gear to camp for a week.
Seven adults, three kids and one dog bring a lot of gear to camp for a week.
Ryan and Heidi helping load the dingy.
Ryan and Heidi helping load the dingy.
Later that afternoon we finally left the island only to lose power out in the open water. The Coast Guard came to check on us.
Later that afternoon we finally left the island only to lose power out in the open water. The Coast Guard came to check on us.
The second call to Vessel Assist ended in a four hour rope tow back to our Marina.
The second call to Vessel Assist ended in a four-hour rope tow back to our Marina.

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52 responses to “Weekly Photo Challenge: Escape”

  1. Rosemarie Avatar
    Rosemarie

    Sounds like a stressful escape.

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar
      NW Frame of Mind

      We were very happy to finally be home.

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  4. Andra Watkins Avatar
    Andra Watkins

    I am always nervous on boats. Not because of the water, but because of what could go wrong.

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar
      NW Frame of Mind

      I know how you feel. Boating problems aren’t as simple as just pulling over to the curb in your car!

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  7. Rewired and Retired in Nicaragua Avatar
    Rewired and Retired in Nicaragua

    Haha! Escaping from your escape. Glad you made it back safely!

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar
      NW Frame of Mind

      Thanks. 🙂 We can laugh about it now!

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  10. brew1b Avatar
    brew1b

    The last time we were in a boat, we ran out of gas in Oyster Bay. Thankfully, one of the home owners was nice enough to help us out, though adding the gas in waist deep water was not a preferred method to do it….

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar
      NW Frame of Mind

      Definitely not a preferred way… it is nice there are so many people willing to help though!

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      1. brew1b Avatar
        brew1b

        It is – pushing the boat while swimming wouldn.t have been much fun

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      2. NW Frame of Mind Avatar
        NW Frame of Mind

        We have pulled them with Kayaks. 🙂

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  11. Linda Arthur Tejera Avatar
    Linda Arthur Tejera

    A little more than I think I could handle!

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar
      NW Frame of Mind

      It was a long day!

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  12. vastlycurious.com Avatar
    vastlycurious.com

    THAT is an amazing story!! I would have been scared . How did the kids handle it? I am not a deep water person so thats an escape indeed!

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar
      NW Frame of Mind

      The kids were the most relaxed of all of us! The Coast Guard gave them coupons for ice cream since they were wearing life jackets and it made a great story to tell their friends.

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      1. vastlycurious.com Avatar
        vastlycurious.com

        Yes the kids are always calm as I imagined but you must have set a positive example !

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      2. NW Frame of Mind Avatar
        NW Frame of Mind

        We sure tried. :). All’s well that ends well right?!

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      3. vastlycurious.com Avatar
        vastlycurious.com

        Trying the best is what we do? ! ! !

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  15. pattisj Avatar
    pattisj

    Oh, no! It seems like you had trouble getting away! You should get a do-over.

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar
      NW Frame of Mind

      I would love a new vacation. 🙂

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  21. Mariane Avatar
    Mariane

    Oh super great photos …. it marvellous for the theme of this week – thank you for sharing

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar
      NW Frame of Mind

      You’re welcome and thanks so much for visiting today! My escape wasn’t as exotic as yours but I thought it would be a good post. 🙂

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  22. frizztext Avatar
    frizztext

    hard struggles with and without water – holiday pleasures? It’s easier to play guitar, I believe – greetings from http://flickrcomments.wordpress.com/2013/05/18/this-old-house-about-getting-older/

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar
      NW Frame of Mind

      Yes, I think playing the guitar would have been more relaxing. 🙂
      Lisa

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  24. sustainabilitea Avatar
    sustainabilitea

    Sounds like the kind of escape you want to escape from. I’m sure it’s usually a wonderful time. 🙂

    janet

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar
      NW Frame of Mind

      Well, the first part of our trip was great. 🙂
      Lisa

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  30. mpejovic Avatar
    mpejovic

    Wow, that escape was quite an adventure!

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar
      NW Frame of Mind

      Yes it was! One to remember. 🙂

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    A delightful post!

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar
      NW Frame of Mind

      Thanks! We had quite an adventure. 🙂

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    aj vosse

    Fortunately your escape ended with all well!! 😉

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar
      NW Frame of Mind

      Yes it did! A happy ending. 🙂

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